The infinitive is the basic form of the verb. It is usually used with the particle to. Examples are: (to) break, (to) walk, (to) stand,… Continue reading
Verb review: infinitives
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Gap fills exercise
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Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. 1. Despite repeated …………………, he did not lose hope. a) failures b) attempts c) successes… Continue reading
Using would
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The modal auxiliary verb ‘would’ has several uses. Here are a few. Habitual action in the past Would is used talk about habitual action in… Continue reading
Because and because of Exercise
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Complete the following sentences using because or because of. Answers We cancelled the trip because of the rain. I helped him because I liked him.… Continue reading
Sentence completion exercise
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These are the kind of questions asked in standardized tests like TOEFL, GRE and CAT. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.… Continue reading